ROBBINS, Ill. (AP) — An early morning fire has
forced the evacuation of about 400 residents of a mental health facility in the
Chicago suburb of Robbins.
Robbins Fire Chief Charles Lloyd Jr. says the fire
that broke out at the Lydia Healthcare Center at about 1 a.m. Monday started in
a mattress and was probably caused by smoking. Firefighters doused the blaze,
but the building had to be closed due to smoke and water damage.
Fire officials say three residents and an employee
were taken to a hospital with smoke inhalation but their injuries don't appear
to be life-threatening.
The displaced residents are being cared for at the
Robbins Community Center. Officials from the American Red Cross of Greater
Chicago are on site to help.
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2011 The Associated Press.
